Sound Studies
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Hannah V. Warren and Gabriel Dozal will read from their debut poetry collections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens
Insects of the Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGo on a night hike and learn about insects attracted with special lights at night. 8 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Experience Virtual Reality
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about and experience the world of virtual reality. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Skincare of the Ancient World
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to create skincare products using the oils and spices that the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans would have used. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesThe 2024 Annual Members Exhibition “It Figures” features 20 MAG membership artists with about 40 pieces of work. 6–8 p.m. FREE! themadisonartistsguild.org
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of ’90s-themed drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
FoxSaid Fest
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live folk-inspired music, food trucks, a beer garden, an artist market, kids activities and more in benefit of the CCSD art program. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.foxsaidfest.com
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesSharon McDearis will discuss how she created 3D art using found items, then lead a workshop with supplies provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Pickle Fest
Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge 200 General Daniels Ave N ste #225, Danielsville, GAEnjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks, tasting flights, vendors, music, games, raffles and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.tumbleweedcoffeelounge.com
End of Summer Reading Bash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesParticipants will hand in Summer 2024 reading logs and enjoy music by the Rebecca Sunshine Band, karate demos, ice cream and games. 11 a.m–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adventures in the Wild
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and learn about wild animals, plants and more with Ranger Sarah from Watson Mill State Park. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in, meet new people and try out a variety of new games. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Olympics Opening Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay bingo, watch the Olympic events on screen and celebrate the summer Olympics. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Zine Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a unique zine inspired by the works of exhibiting artist Amiri Farris. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Hot Summer Movie Night
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleScreening of the 1958 action drama A Night to Remember. 6 p.m. $5. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Closing Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesBenjamin Rouse’s exhibition “Search for Symmetry” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Steve Hofstetter
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor, columnist and comedian with a long list of humor accolades is touring his live show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring an improvised version of Top Gun. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Lazy Sunday Smash Bros Video Game Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a best of three series with single elimination for prizes. Registration required. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Playing with ChatGPT
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThose curious about ChatGPT can learn how create an account and interact with the AI model. Registration is required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Smokey the Bear Birthday Party
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesCelebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday with the close of the Summer Reading Program and birthday cake. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
